More photos at Flickr.
The athletes were amazing but was was more amazing is the fans who cycle up to watch the stage and then ride back in the hot afternoon sun. I salute them!
15 February 2009
LTdL 2009 Stage 5
Good thing I stopped and asked the security about the route because the riders are coming from the road going down instead of the normal road.
More photos at Flickr.
The athletes were amazing but was was more amazing is the fans who cycle up to watch the stage and then ride back in the hot afternoon sun. I salute them!
More photos at Flickr.
The athletes were amazing but was was more amazing is the fans who cycle up to watch the stage and then ride back in the hot afternoon sun. I salute them!
08 February 2009
Hottest Day of 2009
Today must be the hottest day of 2009!
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From home to Centerpoint
Went to Batu Arang up north with PCC. At first I thought the ride is about 75KM but later was informed at Bt Arang regroup that it's 95KM! Ride back was a torture. It was super hot which made my heart rate to go higher than usual.
Many thanks to Vong and his friend with Power meter for leading our group from Batu Arang to Guthrie highway.
After Centerpoint I was alone, nobody to draft but somehow managed to ride at a steady pace but it was hard. This ride back reminds me of IS02 second day, super hot, no shade ride.
Max speed: 58.8KM/h, Duration: 4h 40m, Distance: 121.32KM, Average speed: 25.9KM/h
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From home to Centerpoint
Went to Batu Arang up north with PCC. At first I thought the ride is about 75KM but later was informed at Bt Arang regroup that it's 95KM! Ride back was a torture. It was super hot which made my heart rate to go higher than usual.
Many thanks to Vong and his friend with Power meter for leading our group from Batu Arang to Guthrie highway.
After Centerpoint I was alone, nobody to draft but somehow managed to ride at a steady pace but it was hard. This ride back reminds me of IS02 second day, super hot, no shade ride.
Max speed: 58.8KM/h, Duration: 4h 40m, Distance: 121.32KM, Average speed: 25.9KM/h
02 February 2009
Puncak Alam Ride
Saturday I didn't feel like riding alone to Cyberjaya so I stayed in bed and SMS Vong for ride on Sunday because the latest PCC newsletter was not out.
On Sunday I joined PCC to Puncak Alam. I rode from home, going through Assuntha Hosp, Jln 222, Kg Tunku, SS24, Bikepro, Sprint highway, Centerpoint. 12KM.
Arrived at Centerpoint early so bought 100+ and a bun which turn out to be a good thing. Our regroup point for the day was roughly at KM 50 of 75! Imagine speeding through Guthrie highway, then climbing up hills in Puncak Alam all on 2 slice of bread and Milo!
Surprisingly I didn't bonk, thanks to the 100+ and the cloudy weather. If it was sunny for sure I'd bonked. Even after the regroup, my energy levels were up and I was speeding (by my standard!) to reach Centerpoint.
Max speed: 52.2, Time: 3h 40min, Distance 95.23KM, Average speed: 25.8
Note: GPS software crashed!
On Sunday I joined PCC to Puncak Alam. I rode from home, going through Assuntha Hosp, Jln 222, Kg Tunku, SS24, Bikepro, Sprint highway, Centerpoint. 12KM.
Arrived at Centerpoint early so bought 100+ and a bun which turn out to be a good thing. Our regroup point for the day was roughly at KM 50 of 75! Imagine speeding through Guthrie highway, then climbing up hills in Puncak Alam all on 2 slice of bread and Milo!
Surprisingly I didn't bonk, thanks to the 100+ and the cloudy weather. If it was sunny for sure I'd bonked. Even after the regroup, my energy levels were up and I was speeding (by my standard!) to reach Centerpoint.
Max speed: 52.2, Time: 3h 40min, Distance 95.23KM, Average speed: 25.8
Note: GPS software crashed!
27 January 2009
Genting Sempah - Kg Bkt Tinggi - Genting Sempah
Very low traffic at Genting Sempah today. The weather was cool with low clouds. Perfect day to ride from Genting Sempah to Bentong. The only problem is that I forgot to bring my spare tyre and tool kit.Then later I realized that I forgot to reset my trip meter, so half way up I decided this going to be photographic ride!
Since I was alone and not many cyclist today I decided to ride Kg Bkt Tinggi instead of Bentong for breakfast. As expected most of the shops are closed. Got chased by couple of dogs while surveying for veg pau shop!
No luck, have to eat bread. On my way back again I was chased by dogs. This time about 8 of them loitering across the road. I took the right lane because the dogs on the left lane look big and black in color! However the dog that end up chasing me was a cute white color one!
Went up the McDonald hill in super slow speed, descended safely to Genting Sempah around 9.20am.
Since I was alone and not many cyclist today I decided to ride Kg Bkt Tinggi instead of Bentong for breakfast. As expected most of the shops are closed. Got chased by couple of dogs while surveying for veg pau shop!
No luck, have to eat bread. On my way back again I was chased by dogs. This time about 8 of them loitering across the road. I took the right lane because the dogs on the left lane look big and black in color! However the dog that end up chasing me was a cute white color one!
Went up the McDonald hill in super slow speed, descended safely to Genting Sempah around 9.20am.
24 January 2009
PJ-Cyberjaya-PJ
Max speed: 47.6Km/h, Time: 2h 48m, Distance: 75.7Km, Average speed 26.9Km/h
Wow! Another improvement, shaved of 7 min off my previous time. Average speed increased by 0.9 Km/h. Its a surprise because I didn't feel like riding today.
The day started with me feeling not want to ride and after 1 hour of riding I thought of turning back. But I want to try my new setup...putting the stem to the normal low position. Glad to report the new position is working for me. Made me sit lower on the bike and improving my aerodynamics.
Cyberjaya - PJ
Next to improve is fatigue. Need to put down a constant power over a long period of time. I guess more long distance riding should improve this.
18 January 2009
Some improvement using 53t
Again went for the home - Cyberjaya - home route. Try to paddle on the 53t as much as I can, previously even on small hills I would change down to 39t. I manage to shave 5 min off my previous time and increase my average speed by 1 km/h. Not bad, considering the weather was hotter than the previous ride.
Max speed: 46.8km/h, Time: 2h 55m, Distance:76.14Km, Average speed: 26km/h
Max speed: 46.8km/h, Time: 2h 55m, Distance:76.14Km, Average speed: 26km/h
15 January 2009
New ride back
This week Tuesday night ride felt good. I was comfortable on the bike, stretched regularly on and off the bike. Next week I'm going to flip down the stem for more aero position.
On the way back from the ride, Mr.Chin &Mr. Vincent followed me on a slightly modified route. Mr. Chin lives in Pantai Hill Park while Mr. Vincent lives in Maxwell tower...very near to where I live.
Max speed: 59.3Km/h, Time: 1h 56m, Distance: 45.62 km, Average speed: 23.4km/h
On the way back from the ride, Mr.Chin &Mr. Vincent followed me on a slightly modified route. Mr. Chin lives in Pantai Hill Park while Mr. Vincent lives in Maxwell tower...very near to where I live.
Max speed: 59.3Km/h, Time: 1h 56m, Distance: 45.62 km, Average speed: 23.4km/h
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